Fokker 50 regional turbo-prop

The Fokker 50 is a regional turbo-prop aircraft of which a
total of 208 were built until 1997 by the Fokker Aircraft Company. It is
the natural successor of the ubiquitous F-27 Friendship. Dutch
certification of the Fokker 50, which is formally the F-27 Mk050, was
obtained in 1987 and the FAA Type Certificate was issued in 1989. The
aircraft is currently in service with close to forty operators on all
five continents.
Prevailing market conditions have made Fokker 50 aircraft available
at affordable prices or montly lease rentals. Many of these aircraft
have previously been operated by European flag carriers and represent
exceptional quality and value. The Fokker 50 is a very reliable and
mature aircraft with low operating expenses and this, combined with its
high payload capability, makes for outstanding economics.
Go directly to the Fokker 50 specifications:

Basics

Interior

Performance

Environment

Avionics

Operation

Availability

Fokker50Freighter

The Fokker50 is available as an effective platform for P2F
conversion. Many Fokker50Freighters in operation have already clearly
proven to be a reliable and efficient cargo turboprop alternative. The
large lefthand forward cargo door (2.34 m x 1.77 m, the same size as the
F-27 door, but with a larger clear opening) and cabin flexibility allow
cargo of all sizes and weights to be transported.

FLYFokker for economic sense

The operation of the Fokker 50 is supported by FLYFokker, our
full-service Life Cycle Support program. FLYFokker comprises a package
of four solutions: Take Off, Take Care, Take Over and Take Next.
Start-up operators can Take Off with their operation in six weeks instead of typically six months. For mature Fokker operators Take Care is
a complete solution to increase Technical Dispatch Reliability (TDR),
reduce Direct Operating Cost (DOC) and improve passenger comfort.
Operators moving to other aircraft types are supported by Fokker
Services in the Take Over of
the continued competitive operation of their Fokker fleet. The fourth
solution is a package for the mean and lean transfer of aircraft to the
next operator, entitled Take Next.
Choosing Fokker makes economic sense. This is what existing and
start-up operators are saying. Over 200 airlines and operators fly
Fokker aircraft. Fokker Services continuously invests in supporting over
600 flying Fokker aircraft across the world for decades to come. For
Continued Competitive Operation.

Fokker 50 basics

Dimensions and areas

Overall length

25.25 m

82.83 ft

Overall height

8.32 m

27.28 ft

Fuselage length

25.25 m

82.83 ft

Fuselage width

2.70 m

8.86 ft

Wing area

70 m2

754 ft2

Wing span

29.00 m

95.15 ft

Gear track

7.20 m

23.62 ft

Main entrance door

1.79 x 0.76 m

70 x 30 in

Forward cargo door

1.27 x 0.61 m

50 x 24 in

Aft cargo door

1.27 x 0.86 m

50 x 34 in

Aft service/emergency door

1.27 x 0.61 m

50 x 24 in

The Fokker 50 offers a choice of design weights to suit all operators
needs: increased range through higher MTOW or reduced navigation and
landing charges with standard MTOW / MLW and higher payload offered by
the higher MZFW and MLW.

Weights

MTOW

20,820 kg

45,900 lb

19,950 kg

43,980 lb

MLW

20,030 kg

44,160 lb*

19,730 kg

43,500 lb

19,500 kg

42,990 lb

MZFW

18,900 kg

41,665 lb*

18,600 kg

41,000 lb

Fuel capacity

4,120 kg

9,090 lb

Payload typically

5,500 kg

12,125 lb

* combined optional S/B

Fokker 50 interior

Typically the Fokker 50 offers space for 46 to 56
passengers at a comfortable seat pitch. Ample overhead bin and wardrobe
space is provided. The cabin cross-section is spacious and comparable
to the Boeing 737 or 757, unlike cramped 3-abreast regional jets and
turboprops.

Tourist configuration, 56 pax at 30 inch seat pitch

Commuter configuration, 50 pax at 32 inch seat pitch

Business configuration, 46 pax at 34 inch seat pitch

Legend

A

Galley

B

Toilet compartment

C

Flight attendant seat

D

Optional attendant seat

E

Passenger door

F

Forward cargo door

G

Rear cargo door

H

Galley service door

J

Carry-on baggage compartment

K

Forward cargo compartment

L

Rear cargo compartment

Cabin noise levels are extremely low, typically below 77
dB (A) throughout larger parts of the cabin (depending on flight
stage). These low noise levels are achieved through features that
include slow-turning, 6-bladed propellers and vibration absorbers. No
cumbersome active noise control is used. In fact, the Fokker 50 is
quieter than many regional jets and turboprops.

Passengers flying the Fokker 50 – especially in the
tropics – also benefit from the generous air-conditioning capabilities
that are unequalled in its class. The Fokker 50 has the most headroom of
any turboprop with 1.96 m standing height.

Fokker 50 high performance

The Fokker 50 long-range capability enables a
wide variety of destinations and extends to long-range charter flights.
Most Fokker 50 are powered with cost effective PW125B engines. Various
Fokker 50 are powered by up-rated hot & high performance PW127B
engines.

The high MLW and low fuel burn enable 500 nm
out-and-return flights to remote destinations without fuel supply,
unequalled by contemporary turboprops. Alternatively, up to 3 flights of
230 nm range can be made with a full passenger payload without
refuelling: a truly outstanding multi-hop capability.

The Fokker 50 has first-rate short field performance, which includes London City steep-approach capability. Exterior noise levels well below Chapter 3 allow virtually unlimited airport access.

The Fokker 50 also has an excellent performance record with operations from unpaved runways. Together with its low runway bearing strength requirements it can serve an even wider scope of airfields.

Design speeds and ceiling

Cruise speed

270 KTAS

500 KPH

Maximum speed

230 KCAS

M.507

Minimum approach speed

100 KTS

185 KPH

Ceiling

25,000 ft

7,620 m

Landing field length @ MLW

ISA, Sea Level

1130 m

ISA +10°C, 2000 ft

1180 m

Fokker 50 environmental pollution

Due to the fuel efficient PW125B engines, the
Fokker 50 noise and environmental pollution levels are well within the
current legislative requirements. The Fokker 50 even meets Chapter 4
noise requirements and CAEP 6 emission requirements.

Fokker 50 Advanced Avionics

The Fokker 50 features a 'dark cockpit'
philosophy. It comes equipped with an Electronic Flight Instrument
System and an Automatic Flight Control System which is certified to Cat
II approach limits. The sophisticated Integrated Alerting System,
providing three prioritized levels of warning, single lever operation of
the propeller pitch and unique engine power management control, both
contribute to reduced pilot workload. As such, the Fokker 50 is easy to
fly and an excellent entry-level large turboprop.

Full EU-OPS1 requirements as well as UNS-1 series NMS
are installed on many Fokker 50s or can be made available as approved
Service Bulletins.

1

Cockpit voice recorder

9

Landing gear

2

Fire control

10

Hydraulics

3

Electrical system

11

Air conditioning

4

Pressurization

12

Fuel panel

5

Lighting

13

Propeller

6

EFIS control

14

Anti-icing

7

Navigation

15

Engine

8

Auto pilot system

16

APU (optional)

17

Primary flight display

25

Auto Pilot controller

18

Navigation display

26

Cockpit lighting

19

Central annunciator panel

27

Engine instruments

20

Engine rating select panel

28

Weather radar

21

Navigation management

29

Fuel levers

22

Audio control

30

Flap selector

23

Trim

31

Power levers

24

Communication

32

Navigation

Fokker 50 Operation

Operators use the Fokker 50 on networks with as
many as 10 landings per day. The fleet leader has made over 60,000
landings and this is illustrative of the durability of the aircraft.
Reliable systems and extensive operating experience combine to create
impressive technical dispatch reliability with many operators
significantly above 99%. The mature Fokker 50 ensures trouble-free
operations for at least the next two decades.

The Fokker 50s structure is based on over forty years of
experience with the unsurpassed F27 Friendship. Extensive use of
composite materials, large-scale use of hot-bonded structures and
comprehensive anti-corrosion treatment pay off in the Fokker 50 economic
repair life of 90,000 landings.

Fokker 50 aircraft availability

At this moment, various Fokker 50 aircraft are available for
sale at competitive terms and conditions. Fokker 50s are also available
for lease.
Please contact the Remarketing Support Center for an overview of available Fokker 50 with PW125B or PW127B engines.Contact
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